Tiny bathroom problems
I think bathrooms in Maltese homes are very underdesigned. People either run out of money when the design of this area is on the table or simply lose interest. However, I believe the smallest spaces need the best ideas since those are the most challenging ones.
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Clever planning (from layout to fitting choices and intelligent storage options) is vital in small bathroom design to make the smallest space spacious.
You always have to compromise in a small bathroom, and often the bathtub is the first victim in the space battle. Although, there are plenty of reduced-width tub models to choose from. I am the spokesperson for the bathtubs; keep them in the bathroom! 🙂
What can you do when your bathroom feels small?
Let’s start with the entry. Where space is a bonus, sliding doors are your best friend. They can be used to divide the master bedroom and the ensuite. I also have a pocket door at home between the bathroom and the laundry room, and I can tell it is really convenient!
The bigger the tiles, the better, especially if you choose light colours for small bathrooms. With large tiles, you can create an illusion of space. If you love mosaic tiles and want to include them in any way, try to limit their use to a small area, like in the shower.
Don’t fear using the same tiles on the walls and the floor. It could work really well since it will enhance the feeling of space by creating a continuous look. On the other hand, you may be surprised that dark flooring paired with the right cooling shade for wall colour can help to make your room look bigger than it is.
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If you don’t have a lot of bathroom clutter to hide, try to keep furniture and sanitaryware to a minimum. Wall-mounted basins and toilets clear the floor area and have minimal impact on your walls, making a tiny bathroom seem bigger. Not to mention, they’re also much easier to keep clean.
And, of course, lighting. You can’t have enough lights! So if you are thinking of having recessed lights, a wall light, and a backlit mirror, you will not go wrong! A large mirror stretch wall-to-wall in the tightest spaces instead of just above the vanity could make the tiniest space feel twice as big.